A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5970702 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 34538075 epoch_slot_no: 237275 block_no: 5970525 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 3087 time: 2021-07-12 15:39:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac7089166aaebf562db60c28c36b94aa16f24bd4804f4624ad6923f6b5bb607cBlock Operator
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